Jeremy Corbyn and Ian Blackford talk tactics on stopping no-deal Brexit
Jeremy Corbyn and Ian Blackford have held "constructive" discussions on forming a coalition to stop a no-deal Brexit.
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Boris Johnson accuses MPs of ‘terrible collaboration’ with EU to block Brexit
Boris Johnson has claimed MPs and the European Union are locked in a "terrible collaboration" to block Brexit.
What politicians are saying about Corbyn’s plan to stop a no-deal Brexit
Jeremy Corbyn’s call to opposition parties to install him as caretaker prime minister in a bid to stop a no-deal Brexit has been a hot topic of discussion among politicians – with not everyone convinced by his plan.
Confidence vote in Boris Johnson could be a no-deal Brexit ‘trap’
An immediate confidence vote in Boris Johnson when MPs return from the summer recess is a potential trap that could lead to a no-deal Brexit on October 31, the SNP has claimed.
Free Church seeks talks with SNP’s Ian Blackford after he votes to legalise abortion in Northern Ireland
The Skye church attended by SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford is seeking talks with the politician after he voted to legalise abortion and same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
Ian Blackford likens Conservative government to Donald Trump in fiery Common exchange
Theresa May's Conservatives have turned to the nationalist politics of Donald Trump, Ian Blackford claimed yesterday as he blasted the prime minister's record in office.
Sturgeon: ‘Hunt or Johnson’ like asking if I’d prefer to be hit by lorry or bus
Nicola Sturgeon has said the choice of having Jeremy Hunt or Boris Johnson as the next prime minister is like “asking me if I’d prefer to be run down by a lorry or a bus”.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford claims Boris Johnson ‘has made a career out of lying’
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have been branded the "most incompetent ministers" in the UK's history by the SNP's Ian Blackford.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford backs proposal to monitor ‘cybernats’
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has called on his party to "consider" setting up a unit to police abusive "cybernats" online.
Boris Johnson branded a ‘racist’ who is ‘not fit for office’ in furious Commons attack
Boris Johnson has been branded a "racist" who is "not fit for office" by SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford.
SNP to hold town hall meetings in the north
The SNP will take an independence road show around the north of Scotland this summer with town hall meetings in Portree, Dingwall and Ullapool.
Sajid Javid does not have right to stop Scots independence vote – Carwyn Jones
The SNP have welcomed comments by former Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones stating the people of Scotland “have every right” to hold an independence referendum if they support a party calling for it.
SNP renews demands for independence after European elections surge
A surge in support for the SNP at the European elections has reinforced the mandate for a second independence referendum, according to senior nationalists.
Opposition MPs may not be able to stop Brexit, says SNP’s Ian Blackford
The SNP’s Westminster leader has warned that opposition MPs could struggle to stop a no-deal Brexit.
Belford Hospital staff praised by SNP’s Ian Blackford
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has praised the “exceptional” staff and care at Fort William’s Belford Hospital and their treatment of very seriously ill patients.
Leader of SNP in Westminster visits Broch fishing port
The leader of the SNP in Westminster was given a tour round fishing businesses in the Buchan area yesterday.
Theresa May accused of building ‘hostile environment’ for foreign students
Theresa May has been accused of building a "hostile environment" for foreign students after refusing to commit to extending free EU student fees through to 2021.
Ian Blackford claims Corbyn will be guilty of ‘unforgivable cowardice’ if he doesn’t back new EU referendum
Ian Blackford has claimed that Jeremy Corbyn would be guilty of “an unforgivable act of cowardice” if he fails to press for a second EU referendum.
Ian Blackford to boycott Buckingham Palace banquet for Donald Trump
Ian Blackford has said he will not attend the state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of Donald Trump.
MP calls for climate change fight after meeting inspirational young Fort William activist
Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP Ian Blackford has called for stronger action on climate change from the UK government after meeting with an "inspirational" Fort William activist.
Fort William teenager attends high level climate change talks in Westminster
A Fort William teenager has demanded urgent action to tackle the "climate crisis" after meeting with senior politicians in Westminster.
Theresa May told to resign after accepting another Brexit delay
Theresa May faced calls to resign from Tory MPs after accepting an EU offer to delay Brexit until Halloween.
Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson threatened with legal action over ‘arms dealer’ jibe
Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson has been threatened with legal action after he described the SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford as a "simple arms dealer” on social media.
Theresa May admits lack of support for Brexit deal as MPs seek to wrestle control
Theresa May has warned that Britain will have to endure a “slow Brexit” if MPs continue to oppose her deal and no-deal.
SNP Westminster leader says no-deal Brexit ‘scares the living daylights’ out of him
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has expressed fears that Theresa May could ignore the will of Parliament and take the UK out of the EU without a Brexit deal next week.
Theresa May ‘more likely’ to offer second EU referendum than Jeremy Corbyn
Theresa May is more likely to offer a second EU referendum than Jeremy Corbyn, opposition party leaders have concluded.
Parliament could end up ‘cancelling Brexit’ if deal rejected again
Parliament may end up "cancelling Brexit" if an exit deal is not finalised in the next two weeks, according to Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable.
Local MPs react to decision to rule out no-deal Brexit
Here's what our MPs had to say following last night's vote:
Theresa May slammed for ducking MPs’ demands for Brexit update
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford accused Theresa May of "grave cowardice" after she ducked demands to update MPs on her Brexit negotiations yesterday.
Theresa May tells SNP they have ‘no mandate’ to pursue independence during Brexit row
The SNP has "no mandate" to continue pursing independence, Theresa May told MPs after she was challenged over the legitimacy of her Brexit strategy.
Theresa May branded ‘heartless’ as 87-year-old is forced to register to stay in UK
Theresa May's Brexit immigration policy was branded "heartless" after it emerged an 87-year-old woman living in Scotland had been asked to register to stay in the UK.
Ian Blackford warns Scottish MPs not to ‘betray’ voters over Brexit
Ian Blackford has warned Scottish MPs that they will "not be forgiven" if they do not back moves to rule out a no-deal Brexit.